Finding Joy In the Gospel
How do we as the people of God in the midst of struggles find joy in the Gospel?
Philippians 1:12-18
A Glorious Ministry In Christ
God calls His people to be willing to pay the cost for a glorious ministry of fully presenting God’s Word about Jesus, as we teach and admonish one another so that each of us will become mature, wholehearted disciples of Jesus Christ.
Colossians 1:24-2:5
Living Hope Through the Resurrection of Jesus
The resurrection of Jesus gives a living hope for troubled times for all those who are reborn through Him.
1 Peter 1:3-9
Sufferring as a Christian
When faced with the fire of suffering for our faith, we are called to rejoice and entrust ourselves to our faithful God and continue to do good.
1 Peter 4:12-19
Suffering Because Christ Suffered
The society that we live in desires our sin. Are we willing to reject that sin and suffer as a result of that rejection as Christ suffered as our example.
1 Peter 4:1-11
Suffering and Vindication
As Christians, we may be called by God to suffer for doing good, but He will vindicate His people in the end.
1 Peter 3:8-22
Living in Godly Submission (Part 3)
As God’s exile, sojourning people, Christian wives are called to submit to the husbands God has placed over them – even if they are ungodly, and Christian husbands are called to show honor to their wives.
1 Peter 3:1-7
Living in Godly Submission (Part 2)
As God’s exile, sojourning people, Christians are called to submit to the authorities God has placed over them – even if they are ungodly and unjust.
1 Peter 2:11-12, 18-25
Living in Godly Submission (Part 1)
As God’s exile, sojourning people, Christians are called to submit to the authorities God has placed over them – even if they are ungodly and unjust.
1 Peter 2:11-17
The Firm Foundation of God’s Word
When facing difficult times, we are called to build on the firm foundation of God’s Word, not looking to other sources for strength.
Isaiah 8:11-22
Living as a Community of Joy
As we walk in community with a focus on our eternal inheritance, we can experience joy, no matter what our circumstances are at present.
Philippians 1:4-6
The Call to Live in Community
Paul urges believers to walk in community so that they can stand for the Gospel in the face of opposition.
Philippians 4:1-3
Youseff Ouramane – International Christian Concern
Youseff Ouramane shares about God’s work in Algeria.
Acts 8:1-8
Unity and Courage in the Face of Opposition
As citizens of the heavenly Kingdom believers must live worthy of the Gospel, walking in unity with each other and standing with courage when faced with opposition.
Philippians 1:27-30
Messiah of the Outcast
Jesus the Messiah was anointed with God’s Spirit to proclaim the Good News to outcasts.
Luke 4:14-21
The Founding of the Church at Phillipi (Part 2)
God sovereignly works by His Spirit to draw people from all backgrounds to Himself, and to sustain our joy even in times of suffering.
Acts 16:11-40
Job – Part 2 – Wisdom on Suffering
True wisdom is humble, knowing its own limits, and trusting in the limitless wisdom of God.
Job 3-42 (1 Peter 4:19)
Job – Part 1 – His Story
Those who fear God and follow His ways can still face great suffering in this life.
Job 1-2 (James 5:11)
In the Valley of Tears
When suffering comes into our lives, it is hard to see God’s purposes accurately, but He will bring us through the valley of tears.
Ruth 1
Questions – What Is Happening?
A look at Psalm 73 and how we can reorient our focus on God.
Psalm 73
Laments – God’s People Sing the Blues
The psalms of lament show God’s people crying out to Him in distress, yet confident He will hear and respond.
Psalm 13
The Structure of the Book of Psalms
The book of Psalms is purposefully structured, and this helps us to understand the meaning of the book.
Psalm 150